2Ki 16:7-8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 16:7-9: 16:7-9 Rather than trusting in God’s provision (Isa 7:7-16 ), Ahaz petitioned Tiglath-pileser III of Assyria to rescue him from his enemies. Tiglath-pileser was successful, and his victory brought about the death of Rezin, the capture of Damascus, and the deportation of its citizens (732 BC ). It also contributed to unseating Pekah as king of Israel in the same year (2 Kgs 15:29-30 ). The cost of the rescue was great, however; Ahaz paid a heavy tribute to Tiglath-pileser, and the Assyrian intervention reduced Judah to vassal status.

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bIsa 7:7-16►

c2 Kgs 15:29-30►

‏ 2 Kings 16:7-8

Summary for 2Kgs 16:7-9: 16:7-9 ^a Rather than trusting in God’s provision (Isa 7:7-16 ^b), Ahaz petitioned Tiglath-pileser III of Assyria to rescue him from his enemies. Tiglath-pileser was successful, and his victory brought about the death of Rezin, the capture of Damascus, and the deportation of its citizens (732 BC). It also contributed to unseating Pekah as king of Israel in the same year (2 Kgs 15:29-30 ^c). The cost of the rescue was great, however; Ahaz paid a heavy tribute to Tiglath-pileser, and the Assyrian intervention reduced Judah to vassal status.